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Ministry of Communications
Cabinet approves upgradation of 2G mobile sites to 4G at security sites in Left Wing Extremism  areas
To enable better internet and data services in these LWE areas
Will promote domestic manufacturing and fulfil the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat
Total cost of the project envisaged at Rs. 2426.39 crore
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Universal Service Obligation Fund  project for upgrading 2G mobile services to 4G at security sites in LWE areas.
The Project envisages upgrading2,343 left Wing Extremism Phase-I sites from 2G to 4G mobile services at an estimated cost of Rs.1,884.59 crore . This includes O&M for five years. However, BSNL will maintain the sites for another five years at its own cost. The work will be awarded to BSNL because these sites belong to BSNL.
The Cabinet also approved funding of operations and maintenance cost of LWE Phase-I 2G sites by BSNL for an extended period beyond the contractual period of five years at an estimated cost of Rs.541.80 crore. The extension will be up to 12 months from the date of approval by the Cabinet or commissioning of 4G sites, whichever is earlier.
Government chose BSNL for a prestigious project to indigenous 4G telecom equipment so as to achieve self-reliance in the telecom gear segment to fulfil domestic market needs apart from exporting to other markets. This 4G equipment will be deployed in this project also.
The upgradation will enable better internet and data services in these LSW areas. It meets the requirements of Ministry of Home Affairs and the state governments. It shall also fulfil the communication needs of the security personnel deployed in these areas. The proposal is in line with the goal of providing mobile connectivity in rural areas. In addition, delivery of various e-governance services, banking services, tele-medicine; tele-education etc. through mobile broadband shall be possible in these areas.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey participates in the ‘Run for Unity’ at Haridwar
Amrit Kaal is the period of construction of a new India, an India of Sardar Patel’s dreams: Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey
Union Minister for Heavy Industries administers Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
Pledge and leads the celebration at BHEL stadium in Haridwar
Union Minister unequivocally refutes the rumours of privatisation of BHEL
The Union Minister for Heavy Industries, Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey led the celebrations for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2022 at BHEL stadium at Haridwar today. The Union Minister participated in the ‘Unity Run’ and administered the Rashtriya Ekta Pledge to the audience.
The Union Minister said that today entire nation is celebrating the contributions of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel in forging unity in our country. He said that the tributes to him are symbols of our belief in the integrity of our nation. The Union Minister said that the indomitable spirit and political astuteness of Sardar Patel engendered a united India bound geographically, culturally and civilisationally.
He added that Sardar Patel’s vision was to make a strong, inclusive, and developed India. For him, national interests were always supreme. The Union Minister said that the Union Government is making all efforts to further the vision of our founding fathers. Modern infrastructure is erasing our geographical and cultural distances. It has progressively become easy to reach every nook and corner of the country.
He added that we should keep in mind that lack of unity gives rise to new national crises and our collective effort can take the country to new heights. He said that the Amrit Kaal is the period of construction of a new India, an India of Sardar Patel’s dreams. The Minister said that the unified response of our country resulted in an unprecedented 200 crore doses of COVID vaccine being administered and large-scale production of ventilators and other lifesaving devices in the country. He said that the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat is possible to be realised only through a united India.
After addressing the gathering the Union Minister interacted with the media and said that his meeting with the BHEL officials is to review the progress of various projects and to remove the roadblocks if any. The Union Minister categorically refuted the rumours that the government intends to privatise BHEL, he added that the future of BHEL is brighter than ever.
The Member of Parliament from Haridwar, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ was also present during the celebrations.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
We need more number of entries in National & International Films: MIFF Jury Members at a Press Conference today
Mumbai: 2 Feb. 2020
The Jury Members of MIFF2020 - National & International Competition category addressed a press conference today. “There were many good films but for an International Film Festival like MIFF, many more entries are expected in both categories, “ said Shaji N. Karun, Chairperson, Jury Committee for International selection.
Canadian film director and Chairperson of National Jury Committee, Thomas Waugh elaborated the point saying that selection of films should be done more independently and many more international entries should be included. He also said that there should be independent curator for such selection and the process should be done over a period of one year. “There are many good documentaries made in different countries but the shortage of time has curtailed the number of entries which would have reached the festival otherwise,” he added.
Kireet Khuranna added to it saying even though the task to organize such a huge festival and also selection of movies in two months was challenging, Films Division handled it very well.
Amrit Ganger said, MIFF should be seen as a workshop for young film makers and that their participation should be encouraged.
Noted director,cinematographer and jury member mentioned that the films should have originality.
A total of 729 National and 144 International entries were there.
Shaji N Karun, Robert Cahen, Amrit Gangar, Thomas Waugh, A.K. Bir, Utpal Borpujari, Pencho Kunchev, Kireet Khurana, Hama Haruka , Rehina Pereirawere are the Jury Members of MIFF2020.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Special Book Exhibition by Publications Division at Goa
10 to 90% discount on Books
Goa, 21 February 2022
Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is organising a special book exhibition on the occasion of National Science Week at Silver Jubilee Hall, Goa University. The book exhibition will be open to the public from 22 to 28 February 2022 from 10.30 am to 5 pm.
Books on science and many other subjects published by the Publications Division will be available at special discounted rates. A minimum of 10 to a maximum of 90 per percent discount will be given on the purchase of books during this exhibition. Books available in Marathi, Hindi and English.
Publications Division is a leading publishing house of the Government of India. Publications Division has a collection of books on history, art, literature, culture, finance, science and sports, Gandhian literature, children's literature as well as speeches of national leaders, autobiographies of renowned personalities available for sale at reasonable price.PIB Goa | VK/SRT/DR
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Distribution of foodgrains during lockdown
During the COVID-19 pandemic year 2020-21 the following was the allocation of foodgrains:-

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Sr. No.
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Schemes
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Rice
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Wheat
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Total
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1
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NFSA/TPDS 
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31019.754
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23795.613
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54815.367
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2
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Pradhan MantrigaribKalyan Anna Yojana  
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21408.081
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10697.421
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32105.502
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3
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AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package 

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556.078
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244.190
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800.068
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4
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Additional Allocation to non-NFSA beneficiaries 
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708.723
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257.184
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965.907
The total stock of foodgrains in the Central Pool as on 01.01.2021 was 529.59 lakh tons consisting of 342.90 lakh tons of wheat and 186.69 lakh tons of rice. Under NFSA, 2013, there are only two categaries  Antyoday Anna Yojana ,  Priority House Hold  viz. the foodgrains would be distributed as per allocations made under the NFSA.
For migrants/stranded migrants, who are not covered under NFSA or State ration cards, allocations of foodgrains was done under AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package  for free of cost distribution by the States during May, 2020 to June, 2020.
Government of India also approved supply of foodgrains for those non-NFSA beneficiaries, who have State ration cards for distribution from April, 2020 to June, 2020, @ Rs 21.00 per kg for wheat and Rs 22.00 per kg for rice.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri DanveRaosahebDadarao in Rajya Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
Service to humanity and nation has been the tradition of our value system: President Kovind
President confers National Service Scheme Awards virtually
Service to humanity and nation has been the tradition of our value system. It has its roots in our tradition where it has been stated that it is difficult to understand and gauge the implications of service motive, President Ram Nath Kovind said in his address on the occasion of conferring National Service Scheme awards at New Delhi today .
Citing the example of Mahatma Gandhi, President Kovind said that service should not be just towards humans but also towards the nature. Reiterating that the National Service Scheme was launched in 1969 on the 100th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, he said that the Scheme continues to be of immense relevance even today. He appreciated the presentation of awards even in testing times of COVID pandemic and applauded the efforts of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Talking about the NSS, President Kovind observed that it encourages youth to volunteer for community service through various measures true to its motto of “Not me, but you”. The fact that 40 lakh students of various educational institutions are associated with this noble scheme was an encouraging development and also assures that the future of our country is in safe hands, he said.
Emphasizing on the activities conducted by the youth volunteers, the President said that the volunteers were instrumental in creating awareness about social distancing and the proper usage of masks in times of COVID 19. These volunteers were also helpful in providing the quarantined and isolated patients with food and other useful products required during these times. Besides, these volunteers have always whole heartedly helped in providing relief and rehabilitation to floods and earthquake victims, he added.
President Kovind also appreciated that 14 girls in the 42 awardees was reassuring and encouraging. The women of our country are abiding to the tradition of Savitribai Phule, Kasturba Gandhi and Mother Teresa in rendering service to the nation.
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Ministry of Defence
Tributes Paid on ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations’ at VisakhapatnamAs the Nation celebrates 50 Years of the decisive victory of the 1971 India-Pak War in the form of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’, the Eastern Naval Command celebrated the 50th anniversary of Vijay Diwas by paying tributes to the valiant personnel of the Armed Forces who made the supreme sacrifice during various operations in the 1971 War on 16 Dec 21. A Floral wreath was placed at the ‘Victory at Sea’ War Memorial on RK Beach this morning by Vice Admiral Sreekumar Nair, VSM, NM Director General Naval Projects, Visakhapatnam. A 50 man Guard was paraded at the venue and a two-minute silence was observed as a mark of respect to the martyrs.
The Nation celebrates Vijay Diwas on 16th December every year to commemorate the historic victory against Pakistan in the 1971 War. On this momentous day, 50 years ago, the world witnessed that the largest unconditionally surrender of regular Pakistani troops under the command of Lieutenant General AAK Niazi to the three tri-service theatre Commanders of Indian Armed Forces in Dhaka which resulted in the liberation of Bangladesh.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
National Highway 334B targeted for early completion
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that National highways are growing at unprecedented pace under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi . In a series of tweets he said the project, NH-334B is nearing completion with ~93% progress and is targeted for an early completion by 3 months in January 2022.
He said the NH-334B which starts at UP/Haryana border  and ends at Rohna will provide seamless connectivity from UP to Rajasthan border via Haryana ensuring users can bypass Delhi traffic. The Minister informed that the NH-334B also crosses NH-44 providing direct access to commuters to Chandigarh and Delhi.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
174.64 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 2,92,092
Active cases stand at 0.68%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.12%
66,254 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,19,77,238
25,920 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
75.68 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 12,54,893 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Science & Technology
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Government of India allocated science budget for COVID-19 related research
DBT and its Public Sector Undertaking, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council  allocated Rs 1300 Crore for COVID-19 Research and Product Development
Department of Science and Technology  earmarked an amount of approximately Rs 200 Crore for COVID-19 related research
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that Government of India allocated science budget for COVID-19 related research. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today, the Minister said that DBT and its Public Sector Undertaking, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council , have allocated an amount of appx. Rs 1300 Crore for COVID-19 Research and Product Development.
Under the COVID-19 Research Consortium as a part of the comprehensive efforts to facilitate development of indigenous research solutions to tackle COVID-19, 107 projects were supported in thematic areas of COVID-19 vaccines , diagnostics , therapeutics  and biomedical interventions .
To advance biomedical research DBT has supported five COVID-19 biorepositories. Further, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortium , a Consortium of 28 regional sequencing labs, was launched, to ascertain the status of new variants of SARS-CoV-2. “Mission COVID Suraksha – The Indian COVID-19 vaccine development Mission” is being implemented at a total cost of Rs. 900 Cr. The Mission is supporting the development of COVID-19 vaccine candidates , facilities for animal challenge studies , facilities for immunogenicity assays , clinical trial sites . Additionally, facility enhancement of Bharat Biotech and 3 Public Sector Undertakings to support augmented production of Covaxin, is also being supported under the Mission.
Department of Science and Technology  earmarked an amount of approximately Rs 200 Cr. for COVID-19 related research for implementation through its different programmes, Autonomous Institutions and statutory bodies like Science and Engineering Research Board and Technology Development Board.Council of Scientific and Industrial Research  has allocated Rs.10444.39 lakhs from its Government budgetary support and internal resources for implementing projects related to COVID-19 related research. Department of Biotechnology , supported COVID-19 related research activities under the umbrella schemes of "Biotechnology Research and Development" and “Industrial and Entrepreneurship Development”.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Budget Allocation For Schemes For Children
The total allocation of funds to the Ministry including funds for welfare and development of children for the financial year 2021-22 and 2022-23 is Re.24435.09 Crore and Rs.25172.28 Crore which shows an increase in allocation of funds for women and children.
The two major schemes for welfare and development of Children are Mission Saksham Angawadi Services and Poshan 2.0 and Mission Vatsalya. The allocation of funds for Saksham Angawadi Services and Poshan 2.0 for financial year 2021-22 is Rs. 20105.00 Crore and for financial year 2022-23 is Rs. 20263.07 Crore, which shows an increase by 0.78 %. Similarly the allocation of funds for Mission Vatsalya for financial year 2021-22 is Rs. 900 Crore and the allocation for financial year 2022-23 is Rs. 1472.17 Crore, which shows an increase by 63.57%. Funds are released to all States/UTs, which are implementing the Schemes as per requirements and needs.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
WESTERN AIR COMMAND COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE
The two day Station Commanders’ Conference of Western Air Command was held on 24 and 25 Jun 21 at New Delhi. Considering the ongoing pandemic, the conference was conducted in a hybrid mode where a few of the commanders attended through video tele conferencing. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff  was the chief guest and was received by Air Marshal VR Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VM, AOC-in-C WAC.
The CAS during his address emphasized the need for critical analysis and measures to enhance Op preparedness, further improvement in maintenance practices and ensuring robust physical and cyber security. He directed the commanders to ensure that the operational readiness of all platforms, weapon systems and assets are kept at the highest level.
The CAS appreciated the swift response and high commitment shown by all bases in WAC in the recent standoff on our Northern frontiers despite the constraints posed by the ongoing pandemic. The CAS complimented the response and efforts of each station in initiating tasks related to COVID-19.
He also appreciated the aerospace safety record of WAC and urged the Commanders to continue their efforts towards a safe operational environment. He underlined the future of IAF by enhancing operational capability through force structuring along with self reliance and indigenization with an aim to transform the IAF into a potent Aerospace Power.
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Ministry of Defence
CONTRACT SIGNING WITH M/s TITAGARH WAGONS LIMITED, KOLKATA & M/s SHOFT SHIPYARD PRIVATE LIMITED FOR ACQUISITION OF NINE 25 TON BOLLARD PULL TUGS FOR INDIAN NAVY
Contract for construction of Nine 25 Ton Bollard Pull Tugs has been concluded with M/s Titagarh Wagons Limited, Kolkata and M/s Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane on 12 Nov 21. These Tugs will be built under the Classification Rules of Indian Register of Shipping . The project will add another milestone to the Atmanirbhar Bharat & Make in India initiatives of the Government of India.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves transfer of 4 acres of Defence land on lease basis to KendriyaVidyalayaSangathan for the construction of KendriyaVidyalaya No. 4 at Kandhar Lines, Delhi Cantt.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the transfer of 4 acres of Defence land in perpetuity basis to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan  for the construction of Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 4 at Kandhar Lines, Delhi Cantt. at a nominal rent of one rupee per annum.
Background:
At present, Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 4 at Delhi Cantt has been functioning from a temporary re-appropriated building in Survey No. 14, Delhi Cantt., since its establishment in 1994. Presently, 956 children are studying in the school. Construction of own permanent school building by KVS will provide proper and comfortable academic environment with all required amenities for the school going children of serving personnel families, ex-servicemen families and children of civilians in and around Delhi Cantt.
Ministry of Defence
HOSPITALS EMPANELLED UNDER ECHS
ECHS became operational on 01st April, 2003 for Ex-Servicemen drawing defence pension along with their eligible dependents. The Scheme provides cashless and capless medical benefits to approximately 55 lakh beneficiaries. Special sanction of the Government of India has been granted on 07th March, 2019 to World War-II Veterans, Emergency Commissioned Officers, Short Service Commissioned Officers and Pre Mature Retirees by waiving off the mandatory conditions of being Ex-Serviceman and drawing pension from Controller of Defence Accounts.
ECHS provides medical services through a vast network of 427 ECHS Polyclinics in India, 06 in Nepal, 30 ECHS Regional Centres and Empanelled Health Care Organizations.
Personnel from the following organisations/ categories, apart from the Tri Services, are entitled for ECHS membership:
- Territorial Army.
- Defence Security Corps.
- Uniformed Indian Coast Guard.
- Military Nursing Service.
- Special Frontier Force.
- Nepal Domiciled Gorkha.
- Whole Time NCC Officers.
- Army Postal Service.
- Assam Rifles
- World War II Veterans, Short Service Commissioned Officers , Emergency Commissioned Officers  & Pre Mature Retirees.
Around 1.65 crore beneficiaries have availed medical services and 17.65 Lakh beneficiaries have availed dental services through ECHS in the last three years and the current year.
The amount spent by the Department of Ex-Servicemen under the scheme during the last three years is Rs. 14,637.89 Crores and for the current year is Rs. 1768.38 Crores .
District-wise details of Empanelled Health Care Organisation  in Andhra Pradesh are as under:
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S No
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District
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Empanelled HCOs
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1.
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Krishna
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09
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|
2.
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Anantapur
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01
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3.
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Chittoor
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04
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4.
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West Godavari
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02
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5.
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Guntur
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09
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6.
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Prakasham
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01
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7.
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Kurnool
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01
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8.
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Nellore
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02
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9.
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Kadapa
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02
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10.
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Visakhapatnam
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13
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11.
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East Godavari
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06
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12.
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Srikakulam
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03
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Total
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53
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu in Lok Sabha today.
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